A Raspberry Pi (we're using the Pi 1 Model B, but it will work on any Pi)
A weight sensitive resistor (specifically https://goo.gl/8EGmAL)
6 Infared LEDS (we are using 850nm specifically ..., but use whatever ones you would like)
2 NPN transistors
A Raspberry Pi Camera (https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/raspberry-pi-camera-module-v2-1-with-mount, IT HAS TO BE THE NoIR ONE otherwise it can't see infa-red)
A lot of strip board (maybe bought here --> http://bright-components.co.uk/epages/950004269.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/950004269/Categories/Prototyping/Strip_Board)
A lot of wire

Setting up the raspberry pi

Get the software here - https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/ After it is downloaded, read this (https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/README.md) to learn how to put it onto your PI. Now do type these commands into the PI's terminal window

pi@pibox:~ $ git clone https://github.com/LazyAssassin445/pi-box.git
pi@pibox:~ $ pip3 install smbus2

Cutting the wood

Getting the dimensions

Now you have cloned the repository onto your raspberry pi, do this:

pi@pibox:~ $ cd pibox
pi@pibox:~/pibox $ python3 dimensions.py

You have to input the thickness of the wood and the amount of overhang you would like, After that the program will print out the dimensions of the wood you need to cut and a diagram of how to cut the side panels. You might have to scroll up to see all of the dimensions. Now cut the wood. Look at the OpenScad files to see how it fits together.

Software

Files you might want to look at

Software you might want to download

OpenSCAD (Used for the computer design of the birdbox) http://www.openscad.org/downloads.html
Fritzing (Used for the computer design of the circuit boards) http://fritzing.org/download/